- Food and agriculture
- Animals and plants
- Animal welfare
- Contagious animal diseases
- Animal medication
- Animal breeding, registration and identification
- Animal by-products and derived products
- Feeds and animal nutrition
- Fertiliser products
- Seed production, plant breeding and wild oats
- Plant propagating material
- Plant protection
- Import and export of plants
- Forests
- Rural areas
- Fisheries
- Wildlife and game
- Water
- Land surveying and spatial information
- Nature and climate
- Bioeconomy and circular economy
- Research and development
- EU and international affairs
Animal by-products and derived products
Animal by-products and derived products mean all products of animal origin that are not used as food, such as slaughterhouse and dairy by-products, dead animals and manure. By-products also include catering waste and former foodstuffs of animal origin withdrawn from the market. Animal by-products may contain pathogens or chemical residues that may cause diseases to both humans and animals. When handled properly, by-products do not present a risk to human or animal health.
By-product control activities are directed by the Finnish Food Authority.
Importing and exporting animal by-products
Imports and exports of animal by-products mean their import from or export to non-EU countries (third countries). More information on the import and export requirements concerning animal by-products and the related import and export control and certificates is provided by the Finnish Food Authority.
Further information
Kirsti Huovinen, Senior Specialist
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ruokaosasto, Eläin- ja kasvinterveyden yksikkö Telephone:0295162182 [email protected]